December 13th
Merry Christmas!

This week we will learn about Jesus' birth in a stable, the angels song and the shepherds visit to worship baby Jesus.

From The Beginners Bible

The city of Bethlehem was crowded. Many people had come there. Joseph and Mary looked for a place to stay. But there was no room in any house. All the beds were full. People were even sleeping on the floors. So Joseph and Mary had to stay in a stable where the donkeys and horses stayed.

That night, the baby was born. It was God's baby son. Mary and Joseph named him Jesus, just as the angel told them to do. They wrapped him up so he would be warm. Mary made a soft bed for him in a manger. The baby Jesus slept there. Mary loved him. Joseph loved him. And God loved him,

It was still night. Outside the town of Bethlehem, some sheep were sleeping. Shepherds were watching them. Suddenly an angel came to the shepherds. And God's glory some around them. They were afraid. But the angel said, "Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news. This is happier news for all the people: today in Bethlehem, God's Son was born. You can go see him. He is wrapped warm and snug in a manger!"

Then many, many angels came from heaven. They praised God.

"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on Earth!"

Our activities this week will include:

*Singing Christmas songs

*Painting a Nativity picture

*Gluing 5 green triangles on a big triangle

*Completing Christmas puzzles

*Decorating a Christmas Stocking

*Free choice Christmas picture painting
*Beading Christmas ornaments

*Christmas cookie matching

*Tracing triangles

Enjoy our day in pictures:

Creating with green playdoh, We made a bunch of birthday candles for Jesus today:)

Christmas tree creations

Finger painting Christmas trees, stockings and wreaths

Free choice fun with friends

Fun in the commons

Ring around the Rosie with the parachute

 The big race

Taking turns telling the Nativity Story